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Bhutan is a heaven for the
nature lovers and for the trekkers. It is a land locked
mountain kingdom bordered by Tibet, China, Nepal and
Bangladesh. It is often compared to Switzerland because
of its topography since most of the part look like the
Swiss Alps, with green hills, houses that look like
chalets and snow peaks sticking out of nowhere. From May
to August it is covered with varieties of flowers
adorned with waterfalls and streams. Bhutan has many
surprises and a visit to the country is a splendid
adventure. |
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Day 01:
Arrive Paro
Arrive at Paro airport. Upon arrival you will be
escorted to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02 :
Paro – Thimpu
Drugyal Dzong, now in ruins was built by Shabdrung
Ngawang Namgyal to commemorate the victory over the
Tibetan invaders in 1644; the dzong name's means indeed
"victorious Druk". The Dzong was used as an
administrative center until 1951 when a fire caused by
butter lamp destroyed it. Then visit Kyichu Lhakhang,
one of Bhutan's oldest and most sacred monasteries
dating from the introduction of Buddhism in the 8 th
century. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03:
Thimpu sightseeing
Visit to TashichhoDzong (Fortress of the Glorious
Religion), built in 1641 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal
and reconstructed in 1961 by the Late King, His Majesty
King Jigme Dorji Wang chuck, who is regarded as Father
of Modern Bhutan. Then visit the National Library, which
holds a vast collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts
followed by visit to Painting School, famous for carving
and free hand art. After lunch visit the National
Memorial Chorten, a monument dedicated to the Third King
of Bhutan. Evening free for shopping and leisure. Dinner
and overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Day 04:
Thimpu - Punakha – Wangdiphodrang
Today we will drive to Punakha and Wangdi . Upon arrival
check in hotel later visit Punakha Dzong; built by
Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1637, this sacred Dzong has
played a prominent part in the country's life in both
civil and religious fields. Punakha Dzong is open to
visitors only in summer when the monk body has moved
Thimphu. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 05:
Punakha – Khotokha – Thimpu
Today morning drive to Khotokha. At Khotokha visit
Drajanchu monastery which is very sacred. Khotokha is one
of the most beautiful valleys in Bhutan surrounded by
mountains. Later drive to Thimpu.
Day 06 :
Thimpu – Paro
Today drive to Paro later take a short trek of Taktsang
monastery which is about 10 KM from Paro. Evening free
for own activities. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 07:
Paro departure
Today you will be transferred to the airport to board
your flight for onward destination. |
